This Week in Santa Clarita previews the Drug Free Youth in Town Summer (DFYIT) Year End Summer Splash from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. Junior High and High School students can get tickets on campus from their DFYIT club advisers.
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For more information about the DFYIT program, visit DFYITSCV.com.
Ride down to Main Street to catch the Mountain Bike Ride with Newhall Bicycle at 5 p.m., then stay for The Skinny Little Twits, tricycle races, and to celebrate with other bicycling fans.
Local businesses will offer discounts and specials throughout the night at the block party.
For more information about the Senses on Main and future events, visit ThursdaysAtNewhall.com; follow SENSES on Twitter or like us on Facebook. For more information about the Amgen Tour of California in Santa Clarita, visit SantaClaritaTourofCA.com.
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The Stage 3 Finish of the Amgen Tour of California is coming to Santa Clarita today! Cycling fans can watch the racers cross the finish line at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the northeast corner of Magic Mountain Parkway and Citris Avenue. Attendees can also enjoy the free Lifestyle Event from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the northeast corner of the Westfield Valencia Town Center. To follow the cyclist live progress, check out the Tour Tracker.
For more information about traffic impacts, events and the best place to watch the 2013 Amgen Tour of California in Santa Clarita, visit SantaClaritaTourofCA.com.
Preceding the Finish stage on Tuesday, May 14, spectators are invited to join Breakaway from Cancer Santa Clarita Champion and local resident, Nancy Eckels for the Breakaway Mile, a special half to one-mile walk that honors and celebrates cancer survivors worldwide.
The event is free to the public and participants will receive special t-shirts to wear at the event and are invited to view the race action from a private, reserved viewing area. The walk will begin at 2 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz of Valencia located at 23355 Valencia Boulevard. To register for the Breakaway Mile, visit the Amgen Tour of California Break Away Mile website.
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The City of Santa Clarita returns for the fifth time in race history as a host city for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California with the Stage 3 Finish on Tuesday, May 14, and the Stage 4 Start on Wednesday, May 15.
ATOC Traffic Impacts 2013
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Please be aware of the significant traffic impacts to local roads during the course of the Amgen Tour of California. Plan ahead and avoid impacts by checking for the latest traffic information at SantaClaritaTourOfCA.com
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Tuesday, May 14
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. There will be an approximate 20-minute closure of southbound San Francisquito Canyon Road, west to Copper Hill Drive, and through the industrial center to the I-5 Freeway.
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. There will be an approximate 40-minute closure of southbound Bouquet Canyon Road west to Valencia Boulevard and to Magic Mountain Parkway.
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Wednesday, May 15
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. There will be an approximate 10-15 minute closure on McBean Parkway, from Town Center Drive north to Newhall Ranch Road, and to Highway 126.
Emergency vehicles will have continuous access to the entire Santa Clarita Valley at all times during the race as the safety of residents and spectators alike is the number one priority to both the presenters of the race and all agencies involved.
For more traffic and event information, visit SantaClaritaTourOfCA.com or contact the Arts and Events Office at (661) 250-3787. ”Like” the City’s Tour of CA Facebook page or follow us on Twitter to find out about information about this year’ race.
There is still limited space to register for the free Break Away Mile on Tuesday, May 14, at the Amgen Tour of California. Participants get free shirts and free VIP access to the Breakaway viewing tent.
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Break Away Mile is a special one-mile walk that will honor Santa Clarita Champion and local resident, Nancy Eckels. The walk will begin at 2 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz of Valencia located at 23355 Valencia Blvd.
The City of Santa Clarita and Local Organizing Committee for the Amgen Tour of California will be hosting a free viewing party in anticipation of the world’s top cyclists heading to Santa Clarita on Monday, May 13, at Salt Creek Grille with the viewing party starting at 7:30 p.m. and race coverage beginning at 8 p.m.
Salt Creek Grille will be broadcasting the NBC Sports Network nightly recap of the race with food and drinks available for purchase.
Santa Clarita’s Local Organizing Committee for the race will be raffling off great prizes, including signed rider jerseys, limited-edition Santa Clarita Trail Packs and more.
Yesterday, staff and and community members attended a meeting to share their ideas and suggestions on the master plan for the 60-acre Rivendale Park and Open Space at City Hall.
Participants included numerous individuals representing the arts, the environment, trail users and volunteers.
Suggestions ranged from clearing the buildings from the front of the property, to the development of a performance and festival complex with an amphitheater and concession building.
On Saturday, April 27, Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar led a community bike ride from the Iron Horse Trailhead in Santa Clarita. Check out full course with sped up video of the Mayor’s Ride above.